Friday, August 2, 2013

Photo-Finish Friday -- Elk

A trip to Jasper National Park is not complete without an elk sighting.
This magnificent bull was browsing along the side of the highway near the townsite. He was kind enough, or blase enough, to let us take his picture.

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Here's another look.
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He ate his way up the hill.

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11 comments:

Tabor said...

Wow. Impressive!

Crabby McSlacker said...

You've been getting such great wildlife shots lately; love 'em!

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, Tabor and Crabby.

Chris said...

Gorgeous. I love the mighty Wapiti.

Leah J. Utas said...

Aye. Thanks, Chris.

messymimi said...

He's so handsome! Great pics.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, Messymimi.

solarity said...

How kind of him to pose nicely

Mary Anne in Kentucky

David Cranmer said...

Lovely creatures. Nice photos, Leah.

Hilary said...

Wow.. what a beauty. That was a lovely gift.

Leah J. Utas said...

Mary Anne, David, Hilary, thanks.